Mazda Mazda3 (2021) vs. Kia Optima (2012) Specs

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2021 Mazda Mazda3 and 2012 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year	2021	2012
Model	Mazda Mazda3	Kia Optima
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 320 lb-ft@2500	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.3 in	110.0 in	-2.7 in
Length	183.5 in	190.7 in	-7.2 in
Width	70.7 in	72.1 in	-1.4 in
Height	56.9 in	57.3 in	-0.4 in
Curb Weight	3379 lb.	3385 lb.	-6 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	18.5 gal.	-5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.0 in	40.0 in	-2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.7 in	57.2 in	-1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.6 in	54.7 in	-0.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	45.5 in	-3.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.3 in	37.6 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.5 in	55.7 in	-2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	50.9 in	54.5 in	-3.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.1 in	34.7 in	0.4 in
Total Legroom	77.4 in (over 2 rows)	80.2 in (over 2 rows)	-2.8 in
Cargo Volume	13.2 ft³	15.4 ft³	-2.2 ft³

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2012 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review

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